Associate Director of Development Negaunee Music Institute

FLSA Status: Exempt | Department: Development

About the Role

As part of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Development Team, the Associate Director of Development, Negaunee Music Institute is primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating fundraising in support of the CSO’s Negaunee Music Institute (NMI), including the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. The NMI produces transformative education and community programs that nurture lifelong engagement with music, with the ultimate goal of building future audiences, training young musicians, and empowering people of all backgrounds, across Chicago and around the world.

The Associate Director of Development, Negaunee Music Institute works closely with a team of frontline fundraisers, including the Vice President for Development, to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising program. This position also plays a central role in the stewardship of the NMI’s Board of Directors and subcommittees and functions as a key fundraising partner to the NMI’s managing director.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, cultivate, and solicit donors for restricted, annual, special project funding, tour sponsorship, and endowment gifts to the CSOA, with a focus on NMI programs. In collaboration with Development colleagues, lead the achievement of annual revenue goals for the NMI, including individual, corporate, and foundational giving.
• Serve as the primary Development department liaison for the NMI Board of Directors and its subcommittees. Attend all board and committee meetings. Partner closely with the Managing Director of the NMI on fundraising, board member stewardship, and donor communication strategies.
• Function as staff lead for the NMI Nominating and Governance Committee. Manage the identification of new board member prospects and participate in ensuring that current members meet expectations as outlined in the bylaws.
• Serve as the primary Development department liaison to the Managing Director and other staff of the NMI, including the NMI Board Secretary. In collaboration with NMI staff, ensure that Development colleagues have access to all Institute calendars and program information for use in stewardship and solicitation. Ensure that Development activities align with the NMI’s strategic plans.
• In conjunction with NMI staff, keep donors well-informed about programs and performances through consistent communications and interactions.
• Regularly attend NMI concerts and events at Symphony Center and in the community. Invite and socialize with current and prospective donors.
• Work with Development colleagues and volunteers to identify, qualify, steward, and solicit established and new major gift prospects, maximizing multi-year commitments whenever possible.
• Lead fundraising for IMPACT, the NMI’s annual showcase concert and benefit event. Serve as staff liaison to an IMPACT host committee comprised of representatives from all CSOA volunteer constituent groups.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date tracking of gift prospects and donors and appropriate documentation of gifts. Maintain annual giving and campaign contributions tracking and projection reports for Institute programs.
• Manage all aspects of the recognition and stewardship of Civic Orchestra donors, with special emphasis on the Civic Scholarship donor program and mid-level Civic donors, including coordinating concert seating and donor/musician communications.
• Prepare fundraising reports for NMI Board and committee meetings.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Attend and assist with Development-related events and concerts throughout the year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A love for and appreciation of classical music and music education are required.
• A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible development (or related) experience. Experience in a performing arts organization preferred.
• Proven track record in relationship management.
• Ability to work autonomously while keeping direct supervisory and volunteers apprised of issues, problems, opportunities, and progress.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Development colleagues to create a results-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including word-processing, database, and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Project management skills.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Benefits

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Pay

Salary range: $78,000 – $82,000 per year.

Working Conditions

Pleasant office environment.